Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 16, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. USA Today Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that tests the player’s vocabulary, spelling, and general knowledge skills. The puzzle is available in print and digital format and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The clues can range from easy to challenging and the player must use their critical thinking abilities to solve the puzzle. It is a great way to pass the time and challenge oneself.
USA Today Crossword Hints, March 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/16/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Far from trendy
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6A. Font flourish
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11A. File folder feature
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14A. To no ___ (in vain)
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15A. Finest athletic performance
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16A. Name hidden in "true life"
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17A. Actor who voiced Spider-Ham in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"
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19A. Apple pie ___ mode
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20A. Regain consciousness
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21A. Reality show contract (Abbr.)
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22A. Wellness centers
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23A. Damage a bit
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24A. Kanga's baby
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26A. Performing in a play, say
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28A. What a pity
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30A. Chats online, for short
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32A. Marionettist's controls
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33A. Inventor with a namesake coil
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36A. Legal wrongs
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37A. "Help me remember"
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39A. Opportunities, metaphorically
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40A. Pickling liquid
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41A. Grayish-brown color
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42A. Mini golf hole number
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43A. March 16, 2026, e.g.
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47A. Get ready to exercise, maybe
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49A. Fraction of a min.
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52A. Neptune's realm
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53A. Something raised to ask a question
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54A. Parcel of land
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56A. Swaps one for another
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58A. What a neat drink doesn't have
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59A. What tenure provides
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61A. X-___ machine
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62A. Like most actors in a J-drama or K-drama
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63A. First half of a record
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64A. Festoons with Charmin, for short
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65A. Caught wind of
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66A. Very narrow idiomatic margins
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1D. __ party: sleepover
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2D. Open admission?
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3D. Desert in North Africa
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4D. Place for dirty dishes
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5D. Bull on a glue bottle
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6D. Actor Mineo
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7D. Pulitzer winner Jennifer
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8D. Total strangers
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9D. 'To clarify . . .'
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10D. "The Four Seasons" actress Tina
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11D. Social gathering where the "guests" might be dolls
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12D. Family friendly
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13D. Dunning-Kruger effect and the halo effect, e.g.
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18D. Game with 4 cards
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22D. "Shaken, not ___"
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25D. Overly greasy
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27D. React to a dreamy person
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29D. Bent over
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31D. Venomous African snake
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34D. Heron's cousin
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35D. Texting format
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36D. “Didn’t need to know that”
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37D. Epic treks
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38D. Makes a blunder
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39D. Internet usage limit
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41D. Merch table product
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42D. Extreme fear
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44D. Same here
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45D. Be on the brink of falling
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46D. GPA-boosting courses
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48D. Not quite
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50D. List-ending letters
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51D. Someone you "like like"
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55D. Bygone Russian ruler
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57D. Diva's solo
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59D. God, to a Rastafarian
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60D. Apt place for this answer
The USA Today Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the USA Today newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its contemporary and pop culture references, as well as its accessibility to solvers of all skill levels.
The USA Today Crossword was first introduced in 2002, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.
One of the unique features of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes. This can make the puzzle even more challenging and interesting to solve. The puzzle also includes a variety of themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.
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